Pacific Whale Foundation

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Pacific Whale Foundation – Sunset Dinner Cruise offers a luxury evening aboard the Ocean Guardian catamaran from Ma'alaea Harbor. Enjoy breathtaking coastal and island views, island-style music, and a gourmet four-course dinner made with fresh local ingredients. Each party has a private table and access to premium beverages, including tropical cocktails, wine, and Maui craft beer.

scheduleDuration: 2 hours

Operates daily

Reservations are not available for the same day after 12:00 pm that day.

  • was$180.91
  • now$155.00

🌅 Pacific Whale Foundation – Sunset Dinner Cruise

Set sail aboard the Ocean Guardian, a smooth-riding catamaran, and experience a magical Maui sunset dinner cruise departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. Enjoy sweeping views of the coastline, mountains, and nearby islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe during the golden evening hours.

Dine on a gourmet four-course meal freshly prepared on board by a professional chef, featuring locally grown produce, fruits, herbs, and sustainable shrimp from Kauai. Island-style music creates the perfect romantic ambiance, and every guest is guaranteed outdoor seating on the bow or upper deck.

This premium experience includes a private table for your party along with an upgraded beverage menu offering tropical cocktails, frozen blended drinks, wine, and Maui craft beer.

🍽️ Sunset Dinner Cruise Menu

Appetizer:

  • Warm Purple Taro Rolls with Kula Honey Butter and Black Lava Salt

Salad:

  • Local Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Bruschetta, Herb Pesto, Feta, and Balsamic Reduction

Entrées:


Select one entrée, all grilled fresh on board:

  • Lemongrass Curry Marinated Kauai Shrimp with Lilikoi Butter Sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Big Island Papaya Salsa
  • Chimichurri Flat Iron Steak with Wild Mushroom Demi Glaze
  • Honey-Miso Glazed Tofu (vegetarian) with Papaya Salsa

Served with:

  • Coconut Whipped Molokai Purple Potatoes
  • Macadamia Nut Pesto Char-Grilled Vegetables

Dessert:

  • Triple Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Kula Strawberries
  • Tea and Maui-grown Coffee

🍹 Beverages

  • Chilled Soda
  • Tropical Juices
  • Iced Water
  • Hot Tea & Coffee
  • Tropical Well Drinks*
  • Mai Tais*
  • Wine – Chardonnay & Cabernet*
  • Maui Brewing Co. Beer*

*Alcoholic beverages limited to two per adult. Sodas and juices are unlimited.

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    December through mid-April:
    Check-in is at 3:15 pm and cruise runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (extended cruise duration during whale watch season)

    Mid-April through November:
    Check-in is at 4:15 pm and cruise runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

    Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
    Parking at the Maui Harbor Shops/Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is $1.00/hour and the first 15 minutes are free. Paid parking is enforced between the hours of 5:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  • Restrictions:

    There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
    Wheelchairs: This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. If guests are able to walk aboard the vessel (with or without assistance from someone in their group) and take a seat on the first deck they may attend. However, the restrooms and upper deck also not wheelchair accessible and may be difficult for the guest to reach. There is no storage for wheelchairs.

  • Operation Days:

    Daily

    Not available on February 14 (Valentine's Day), July 4 (Independence Day), November 27 (Thanksgiving) and December 25 (Christmas).

  • Duration:

    2 hours

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